This smoothie radiates a rich purple hue, topped with light-green mint leaves, coarsely chopped almonds and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, giving it an aura of the Mediterranean. A few scattered grapes on the side complete the inviting picture.

Golden Sun Greek Smoothie

Name: Golden Sun Greek Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: crimson seedless grapes, 3 cups rinsed and stemmed; Greek yogurt, 1.5 cups chilled; honey, 2 tablespoons or to taste; fresh mint leaves, 6-8; ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon; lemon, 1 juiced; coarsely chopped almonds, 1/4 cup for garnish; ice cubes, as needed

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 11, 2023

With Greek inspirations and the refreshing touch of seasonal grapes, this smoothie is a delicious blend of Mediterranean tang and natural sweetness. Its main ingredients are crimson seedless grapes, Greek yogurt, and fresh mint, giving a balance between tanginess, sweetness and refreshing minty flair.

Ingredients (for 4)

Crimson seedless grapes - 3 cups - rinsed and stemmed
Greek yogurt - 1.5 cups - chilled
Honey - 2 tablespoons - or to taste
Fresh mint leaves - 6-8
Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon - 1 - juiced
Coarsely chopped almonds - 1/4 cup - for garnish
Ice cubes - as needed

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍇🍯🥤

Take a blender. Add grapes, Greek yogurt, honey, mint leaves, lemon juice and ice cubes in it.
Step 2 - 🌀🧊🥛

Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 3 - 👅🏆🍯

Taste the mixture. Add more honey if it needs more sweetening.
Step 4 - 🥛➡️🍷

Pour the smoothie into 4 serving glasses.
Step 5 - 🍹💫🥜

Sprinkle each glass with ground cinnamon and coarsely chopped almonds.
Step 6 - ⏰🍹🌿

Serve the smoothies immediately, garnishing each with a sprig of mint.

Additional

This recipe is a fun and easy way to enjoy your day while maintaining that healthy lifestyle. To make a Vegan version, use an almond-based yogurt and replace honey with a vegan sweetener. Kids will definitely enjoy choosing the toppings and garnishing the smoothie.